Mlyntsi (thin pancakes): calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 2 pancakes (110 g). It has about 209 kcal, 6.6 g protein, 6.6 g fat and 30.8 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 190 kcal: 6 g protein, 6 g fat, 28 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 2 pancakes (110 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | 209 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 30.8 g |
Likely range for this portion: 180-240 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Mlyntsi are thin pancakes eaten with almost anything: sour cream, cheese, meat or jam. Unfilled they are fairly light.
About this dish: Mlyntsi (thin pancakes)
Mlyntsi are a thin milk or kefir batter cooked in a hot pan, made both for Masnytsia, the Ukrainian Shrovetide, and on any ordinary morning. They used to be cooked in a cast-iron pan for the whole family, stacked, and served with anything: sour cream, cheese, meat, mushrooms or jam. Filled pancakes folded into envelopes or rolls are often called nalysnyky in Ukraine.
Unfilled, mlyntsi are fairly light: two thin ones (110 g) are about 210 kcal. The calories change with the filling and with what greases the pan. Cheese adds 60-80 kcal per pancake, meat 70-100, and condensed milk or a chocolate spread can make one pancake heavier than two plain ones. A spoon of sour cream is another 30 kcal, so when you eat a stack the numbers add up unnoticed.
To lighten them, swap some of the flour for wholegrain, cut the sugar in the batter and grease the pan with a paper towel dipped in a drop of oil instead of pouring it. To add protein, fill them with curd cheese and herbs or chicken, and put another egg or egg white into the batter. Two or three pancakes with a protein filling keep you full longer than five with jam.
Where the numbers come from
This dish has no single entry in the reference databases, so the values are calculated for a typical home recipe: ingredient shares multiplied by their composition in USDA and Ukrainian tables, including the fat that goes into the pan.
Thin milk-and-egg pancakes with a little sugar, pan-fried with a drop of oil, unfilled. Calories are derived from protein, fat and carbohydrate at 4, 9 and 4 kcal per gram, so the numbers on the page never contradict each other.
Your kitchen will differ: real calories for a dish like this are usually within ±15%, which for this portion means 180 to 240 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
The filling changes everything: cheese adds 60-80 kcal per pancake, meat 70-100, and jam or condensed milk more. A spoon of sour cream adds 30.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
milk, flour, egg, sugar, oil
How it fits in a day
A 209 kcal portion is about 10% of a nominal 2,000 kcal day. Your own daily need depends on weight, height, age and activity, so use a calorie calculator for a real target.
By energy source the dish splits into 13% from protein, 59% from carbohydrate and 28% from fat.
Count your own portion
Portions differ for everyone. To avoid guessing, photograph your own plate: the free Calories from a photo tool estimates the dish, the portion weight, calories and macros in a few seconds, with no signup. One scan a day.
Without a photo: multiply 190 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 150 g is about 285 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Mlyntsi (thin pancakes)?
About 190 kcal per 100 g: 6 g protein, 6 g fat and 28 g carbohydrate. It is a calculation for a typical recipe; your kitchen may differ by ±15%.
How many calories are in one portion of Mlyntsi (thin pancakes)?
A typical portion (2 pancakes, 110 g) has about 209 kcal, or 180 to 240 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 6.6 g of protein per portion, which is 13% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 6 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day; a calorie calculator gives your own target. If you have a medical condition, ask a doctor or dietitian.
What adds the most calories?
The filling changes everything: cheese adds 60-80 kcal per pancake, meat 70-100, and jam or condensed milk more.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 190 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 150 g gives about 285 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.